{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-cartridge-asa-gao","title":"Pilot iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge - Asa-gao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku Asa-gao Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges (Morning Glory)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsa-gao\u003c\/em\u003e means morning glory in Japanese, and Pilot has captured that flower's particular blue with real fidelity - cool-toned, bright, and saturated without veering into garish territory. It sits somewhere between \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea classic blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea blue-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, closer in spirit to a clear summer sky just after dawn than to a standard office ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is subtle shading on fountain-pen-friendly papers, and those who write with a wet nib on Tomoe River paper will notice a faint reddish-copper sheen in heavier applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn everyday papers it performs cleanly, with minimal feathering and a quick dry time of around 15 seconds - well-suited to most writing speeds and nib sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a new colour with an invented backstory. The morning glory has been a beloved summer motif in Japan for centuries, and Pilot's Iroshizuku range was built around that kind of considered, place-rooted inspiration. Iroshizuku itself is a compound of two Japanese words: iro (colouring) and shizuku (droplet). The line was designed to honour both the quality of the ink and the natural landscapes that give each shade its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach pack contains six proprietary Pilot ink cartridges, each holding approximately 0.9 ml of ink. The outer packaging is modelled after the Iroshizuku glass bottle, with an inner tray that slides out and locks partway - a practical detail that keeps cartridges from spilling when you open the box mid-bag. Every cartridge is individually printed with the ink name, which is a small but telling touch of care from Pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese are proprietary Pilot cartridges and fit most Pilot fountain pens, including the Vanishing Point, Custom 74, and Metropolitan. They are not compatible with standard international cartridges. If your pen accepts a Pilot CON series converter, it will also accept these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk character at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool blue with purple undertones \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 15 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheen: \u003c\/strong\u003esubtle reddish-copper on coated paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e straightforward - Iroshizuku inks are among the easiest to flush clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsa-gao \u003c\/em\u003eworks equally well for everyday writing and for those who simply want something a step above a standard blue. It is formal enough for correspondence and distinct enough to be worth using. Writers who favour journaling, note-taking, or document drafting will find it a reliable, characterful choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_JAPAN_125px.png?v=1613731316\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519990362247,"sku":"IRF-6S-AS","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/600471-Iroshizuku-Asa-gao-MorningGlory-Cartridge-Swatch.jpg?v=1776926002","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-cartridge-asa-gao","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}